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New Hampshire judge orders man allegedly linked to international gift card theft ring be held on $500,000 bail
CONCORD, N.H. — A New Hampshire judge has ordered a man allegedly connected to an international theft ring to be held on $500,000 bail. Prosecutors said he was caught stealing gift cards from a Concord store in an effort to scam New Hampshire shoppers. The judge in this case...
Neil Patrick Harris dines at one of his favorite Seacoast restaurants
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Neil Patrick Harris stayed on the Seacoast this weekend after visiting Kittery, Maine, on Thursday. On Saturday, Harris and his husband David Burtka, dined with friends at one of their favorite Seacoast spots, The Riverworks Restaurant and Tavern in Newmarket. They enjoyed appetizers like beer-battered chicken...
High heat, humidity continue for Maine, creating fuel for storms
PORTLAND, Maine — Maine's Total Weather is forecasting impact weather through midweek due to a combination of high temperatures and humidity levels in the state. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Cumberland and York counties, which includes Portland and Sanford, until 1 a.m. Wednesday.
An Alternative Thought on the I-95 Bridge Between Maine and New Hampshire
We see it a lot more often during tourist season than outside of it, but regardless of the time of year or whether it's from a tourist or local, the same sentiment is constantly echoed. The I-95/Piscataqua River Bridge that connects Maine and New Hampshire always seems to stir up...
Maine communities open cooling centers as hot and humid conditions continue
More near-record breaking heat and humidity are expected in Maine on Tuesday and Wednesday before the heat wave comes to an end on Thursday.. Tuesday will be hot and humid once again, with plenty of sun expected. Highs will be in the low to mid-90s, feeling close to 100 with a heat advisory in effect until 8 p.m.
Dozens of Maine, New Hampshire, & New York Residents Have Fallen Prey to the Shocking Tactics of the ‘Fentanyl Robbery Gang’
For years, we have been hearing about despicable drug dealers who were cutting their drugs with deadly fentanyl, but this is the first time that we have heard about the drug being used to rob people. According to an article on the Fall River Reporter website, the United States Attorney’s...
Westbrook school budget passes in second-round vote
WESTBROOK, Maine — Voters have secured a $51 million budget for the coming academic year at Westbrook public schools. The unofficial results of Tuesday's vote were 997 in favor and 859 against, with two ballots submitted blank. The $700,000 difference between the newly approved budget and the original proposal...
York leader says he'll resign if problems on beach aren't addressed
YORK (WGME) -- Drinking on the beach, many have done it, but one York leader thinks it's gone too far and is raising the alarm. Unless something changes, he says he's willing to resign over it. Jeffrey Patten has long overseen the lifeguards in town and is worried about their...
York Lifeguard Chief Says Police Won’t Stop Beach Drinking
The town’s longtime chief lifeguard said he may leave his post at the end of the summer over what he described as town leadership turning a blind eye to blatant public drinking on the beach. Jeff Patten said he has warned town officials for more than 10 years he...
Maine State Ferry Service fares to increase Aug. 1
MAINE, USA — If you're planning to take the Maine State Ferries out of Rockland, Lincolnville, or Bass Harbor, get ready to pay a few dollars more. The Maine State Ferry Service announced ferry rates will increase on Aug. 1. This is the first increase MSFS has made since 2019.
Watch Maine Sensation Bella Ann Perform Live
Today, we had a chance to interview and hear the most angelic voice of Maine singer/songwriter, Bella Ann. Bella is from Winslow, and arrived in-studio with her mom and manager, Meg Loubier. Bella hails from a family of musicians, and it shows. It's so refreshing to meet young artists who...
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